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Governor Newsom quickly secures Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Los Angeles fires
What you need to know: The Major Disaster Declaration approved today by the President supports ongoing response efforts to the Los Angeles fires. SANTA MONICA – President Biden has quickly approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Los Angeles County
As California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Eaton and Hurst Fires in Los Angeles County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced late Tuesday and early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on January 9
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, January 9 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County
PACIFIC PALISADES – While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County....